Chesed

The huge city of Chesed (pronounced CHES-ed) is the last port of call on the River Road and the final port (or first, depending on the direction of travel) along the length of the Sellen River, located where the river meets the Lake of Mists and Veils. For most pilgrims heading to the Mendevian Crusades, Chesed was their last peaceful stop before they reached their final destination of Mendev.

Because it is so near the lake, the city is often shrouded by fog. In addition to the mist, unregulated waste disposal into the lake has led to the waters up to a mile away from the city being highly toxic, to the point that oozes are often created when the waste combines with runoff from the Chymist's Ward.

The city has a blend of alien technology, as well as stark social inequality, resulting in peoples' perception of the city being very different depending on who you talk to. Some former crusaders have found their way here, spending their money on squalid gambling halls and old taverns while reflecting on the consequences of their wartime experiences.